A POCKET watch with sentimental value was stolen during a burglary in North Petherton.

The incident, at a property in Clavelshay Road, occurred some time between 7.30pm on Thursday (August 14) and 7.45am the following morning.

Police said burglars forced entry to the property and took the watch, as well as tools and two gold chains.

“The pocket watch is distinctive and very sentimental to its owners,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“An investigation is underway and we’re now appealing for anyone who knows where any of these items are or who has any information about the incident or relevant CCTV footage to contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, reference 5225231169, or report it online at avonandsomerset.police.uk/report.

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